Be Safe, Be Kind, Do Your Job
Now that the school year is underway, we would like to explain our school behavior expectations. At Cushing we are SAFE, we are KIND, and we DO OUR JOB! Throughout the school year, especially at the beginning of the year, students have the opportunity to participate in a variety of lessons that demonstrate what the above expectations look like in the different areas of our school.
There will be times when students need reminders of our expectations. We expect that. However, if a student needs more than one reminder, we will follow the following process:
Remind: Student will receive a private verbal reminder of the expectation.
Reteach: Student will receive instruction to help him/her remember the expectation and how to follow it.
Reflect: Student will work with the teacher to reflect on his/her behavior. We will follow the ‘Reflection Sheet’ process. This will be sent home. The reflection sheet is not meant to be punitive. As a parent we hope that you will discuss the behavior with your child and reflect on how he or she can make better choices. Some tips for reviewing with your child might be:
- Ask your child, “What happened?”
- Try to remain neutral about the incident. For example: “What could you have done differently?” is a great question to help your child reflect.
- Remind your child that tomorrow is a new day and that we all make mistakes.
Refer: After many reminders, or an office managed behavior occurs, students will receive an ODR (Office Discipline Referral). The students will work with the principal or staff member in charge to go over the behavior and determine next steps. You will be notified by the office if your child receives an ODR.
Thank you for supporting our efforts to help all students be safe, be kind, and do their job each and every day!
Veteran’s Day
Veteran's Day is a time we remember and honor the men and women of our Armed Services. The staff and students at Cushing would like to honor current and past service members for Veteran's day. If you or a family member is/was a member of any service branch and would like to participate in an Veteran's Day event at Cushing please complete this form.
Blessings in a Backpack
Blessings in a Backpack is a non-profit organization founded in 2012 and has partnered with the Kettle Moraine School District this year. Blessings in a Backpack is a program that anyone can take advantage of. Part of their partnership includes sending home discrete bags of food home with children for the full 38 weeks of the school year. Starting next Friday, they will be sending bags of food home with all students. In addition to the bag of food next Friday, you will also find an “Opt Out” form; if you wish to not participate in this program, Blessings in a Backpack asks that you simply complete the form and have your child return it to school. Keep an eye out for the bag and forms next Friday.
Order School Pictures
If your student had their picture taken during the Soft Start Days, Empire Photogthem, either a) they don't have your address on file, b) the message went into your spam folder or c) you did receive the message but just missed it in your inbox. All of these things do happen occasionally. If you haven't received an email or if you have any questions, please email Empire Photography at [email protected] or call at 608-257-2941 between 8:30 am - 5 pm, Monday - Friday.
KMMPA Annual Homecoming Chili Mac N Cheese Dinner
The Annual KM Music Parents Association (KMMPA) Homecoming Chili/Mac N Cheese Supper is scheduled for Friday, September 24th from 4-7pm in the KM High School cafeteria.
This annual homecoming dinner has been a tradition for almost 35 years and is their largest fundraiser of the year. All money raised goes back to the teachers and music departments. KMMPA supports the K-6 grade general music program along with the Middle School and High School Band, Choir and Orchestra.
Click HERE if you are interested in helping out.
Cushing Spirit Week: September 20-24
We’ve got spirit...yes, we do! We’ve got spirit...how ‘bout you? September 24th is KM’s Homecoming. Cushing will be getting into the Homecoming spirit ALL WEEK!
Monday, September 20 - Crazy Socks Day
We know you have CRAZY socks. This is your chance to wear them.
Tuesday, September 21 - Class Color Wars
Dress in your grade’s color and let’s see what grade has the most spirit!
4K - Red
5K - Orange
1st- Yellow
2nd- Green
3rd- Blue
4th- Purple
5th- Black
Wednesday, September 22 - Mismatch/Inside Out Day
Stripes + Plaid is celebrated today. The less coordinated you look - the better.
Thursday, September 23 - Dress as your Favorite Character in a Book Day
Harry Potter. Hermione. Cat in the Hat. Alice in Wonderland. Diary of a Wimpy Kid. Fancy Nancy. Junie B Jones. Pete the Cat. The possibilities are endless.
Please Note: If Captain Underpants is your favorite character, you HAVE to wear pants.
Friday, September 24 - Cushing/KM Spirit/Blue and Gold Day
Show your Kettle Moraine/Cushing Pride by wearing your KM/Cushing gear! Play a sport for KM? Wear YOUR team jersey! Don’t have any spirit wear? That’s ok! You can wear Navy and Gold instead!
**NEW** Health Room E-mail Address
Our Health Room has a new email address! Please use [email protected] when you need to email our Health Room staff. Our School Nurse (Becky) and our Health Room Assistant (Susan) are here on different days throughout the week. Having one email address will help keep communication flowing no matter who is working that day. Thanks!
Volunteer Applications
All adults need to fill out a Volunteer Application every school year. These applications are required to volunteer in the classrooms, chaperone field trips, join your learner for lunch, help with PTO-sponsored events (ex: Decathlon volunteers AND spectators), etc. Paper forms are in the Front Office. You can also find the form HERE. Please return completed forms to Mrs. Mirek.
Cub Scout Pack 20
Cub Scout Pack 20 would like to invite Interested families (especially 5K) to our Cub Scouts Info Night - Wednesday September 22nd 6:45-7:45 in the Cushing Cafeteria. Cub Scouts is a family activity where scouts learn life skills, challenge themselves with new experiences and are rewarded for working hard! Programming emphasizes moral values and provides families with the opportunity to spend time together having fun and making friends. So come and find out more about us and see if cub scouts is something your child/family might be interested in.
1st Grade - Girl Scouts
We would love to hear from all 1st grade girls who are interested in Girl Scouts!!
The mission of Girl Scouts is to build girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. It is an awesome opportunity to build friendships, learn about leadership and success, and to experience adventures.
The troop typically meets every 1st Tuesday of the month (the first meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 5th). Additional activities are scheduled throughout the year as well.
If this sounds like something you might be interested in, please contact Jenny Beres/Kelli Grutz at [email protected].
